*Official* Cage idea/pic/discussion thread - Page 5

KingGlamis · 02-13-2005, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by psychedelicdawg

Here are a few pics of my cage that we did this weekend using the stock hoop:

I like that idea and was thinking of doing something similar. Does anyone know what the wall thickness is of the factory roll bar?

psychedelicdawg · 02-13-2005, 12:17 PM

you can see a write-up here if you are interested.
http://muddawg95yj.proboards23.com/index.cgi?board=writeups&action=display&num=110718 6069

KingGlamis · 02-13-2005, 12:38 PM

Great story. Thanks.

BzJeep · 02-13-2005, 01:22 PM

I've got a question about the PSC trail cages... I would like to put one in my Jeep but I'm wondering if the bar for the front to go to the ground will block my dash speakers... in the TJ version there is just a flat sheet of metal because the whole dash sticks out but in the YJ it is not like that so I'm wondering if they just continue the whole bar down to the floor...

Thanks!

**tube yj** · 02-13-2005, 01:27 PM

I would rather have a cage that went all the way to the floor and blocked a speaker, than a cheesy cage that used plate to attached to the dash area and continued onto the tub.

I have never heard of anyone that questioned a cage purchase because it blocked a speaker

**MugZy_YJ_94** · 02-13-2005, 02:16 PM

how do you solve the problem of the cage blocking the e-brake? my jeep isn't a DD, but i need to keep it steed-legal, and in te e-brake pedal is blocked it won't pass inspection. i realy wanna get a cage soon, i wanna build from the existing rool cage. i know i need to ad at least a front hoop, 2 spreather bars and a dash bar. i think ia cross bar in the back hoop won't be a bad idea either. what else is needed? the jeep is a yj.
thanks

**sentinal02** · 02-13-2005, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MugZy_YJ_94

how do you solve the problem of the cage blocking the e-brake? my jeep isn't a DD, but i need to keep it steed-legal, and in te e-brake pedal is blocked it won't pass inspection. i realy wanna get a cage soon, i wanna build from the existing rool cage. i know i need to ad at least a front hoop, 2 spreather bars and a dash bar. i think ia cross bar in the back hoop won't be a bad idea either. what else is needed? the jeep is a yj.
thanks

not sure about leaving the e-brake there, but i've seen them relocated with a hand lever to a different spot. just need the bracket for the lever and a spot to put it. it's just a cable pull so rerouting the cable shouldn't be that hard. my whole assembly is seized up so i was thinking about putting something like this in, possibly on the left side of the driver seat so i can keep the center console. maybe even put in a double pull until i swap axles and lock the rear.

saminwy · 02-13-2005, 03:31 PM

i think the bolt to dash sport cages do have a place. no, theres no where near the protection of a "real" cage. but there is some added protection, if nothing other than reinforcing the factory a pillar(windshield frame) is it going to maintain shape through a roll? probably not. will it keep the windshield out of your lap? good chance of it, certainly no worse off than stock. for a daily driver looking for some added protection-without loosing the use of window cranks, legroom, possibly rear seating depending on the design, to some its a bolt in or nothing at all.

**FunkSkunk** · 02-21-2005, 01:08 PM

what ya think?..................................

**FunkSkunk** · 02-21-2005, 01:10 PM

different cage...........................

**FunkSkunk** · 02-21-2005, 01:12 PM

not so good, but another thought.......................

**FunkSkunk** · 02-21-2005, 01:14 PM

new take on the passenger side grab bar, I don't think i would have gone that far across the dash... probably would have made it stop at the first or second gauge on the cluster

BART CJ5 · 02-21-2005, 02:11 PM

I don't think I would have gone with the exspence of powder coating. Also what is the point in a driver side grab handle?

conway · 02-23-2005, 04:50 PM

Hey guys i gotta couple questions i was wondening what a good tube bender to buy i want to start messen around, i found one hear hows it sound MODEL 3 BENDER also how much and how hard is it to set it up for hydraulics( i know they sell a kit but i am not sure if that comes with the ram or anything more than just the mounting plate for the ram, i was wondering if i could just buy the stuff my self and set it up, and what i would need to buy) and is it actually worth it, also what size tube do most of you guys use

THANKS GUYS

**sentinal02** · 02-23-2005, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by conway

Hey guys i gotta couple questions i was wondening what a good tube bender to buy i want to start messen around, i found one hear hows it sound MODEL 3 BENDER also how much and how hard is it to set it up for hydraulics( i know they sell a kit but i am not sure if that comes with the ram or anything more than just the mounting plate for the ram, i was wondering if i could just buy the stuff my self and set it up, and what i would need to buy) and is it actually worth it, also what size tube do most of you guys use

THANKS GUYS

you're gonna have to double that price to get the die with it just so you know.

02-13-2005, 12:17 PM	#62
psychedelicdawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 30 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	you can see a write-up here if you are interested. http://muddawg95yj.proboards23.com/index.cgi?board=writeups&action=display&num=110718 6069 __________________ '95 YJ 4.0 5 speed.... on 35's

02-21-2005, 02:11 PM	#73
BART CJ5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Center Point, IA Posts: 164 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I don't think I would have gone with the exspence of powder coating. Also what is the point in a driver side grab handle? __________________ [COLOR=Red]'79 [/COLOR] [COLOR=Silver]CJ5[/COLOR] 4" lift, 4 corner DT3000's, 33x12.5R15 TSL on black steel 15x8's (2"b.s.), full cage, [COLOR=Silver]C.C.[/COLOR] [COLOR=Red]4X4[/COLOR] 3/16x2x4 rear frame, [COLOR=Silver]C.C.[/COLOR] [COLOR=Red]4X4[/COLOR] S.R.S, stretched wheel base, [COLOR=Silver]C.C.[/COLOR] [COLOR=Red]4X4[/COLOR] front and rear bash bumpers, work in progress.

02-13-2005, 12:38 PM	#63
KingGlamis Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 16 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Great story. Thanks.

02-13-2005, 03:31 PM	#68
saminwy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 297 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	i think the bolt to dash sport cages do have a place. no, theres no where near the protection of a "real" cage. but there is some added protection, if nothing other than reinforcing the factory a pillar(windshield frame) is it going to maintain shape through a roll? probably not. will it keep the windshield out of your lap? good chance of it, certainly no worse off than stock. for a daily driver looking for some added protection-without loosing the use of window cranks, legroom, possibly rear seating depending on the design, to some its a bolt in or nothing at all.

02-23-2005, 04:50 PM	#74
conway Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bradenton,FL Posts: 62 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Hey guys i gotta couple questions i was wondening what a good tube bender to buy i want to start messen around, i found one hear hows it sound MODEL 3 BENDER also how much and how hard is it to set it up for hydraulics( i know they sell a kit but i am not sure if that comes with the ram or anything more than just the mounting plate for the ram, i was wondering if i could just buy the stuff my self and set it up, and what i would need to buy) and is it actually worth it, also what size tube do most of you guys use THANKS GUYS